🎨 Art - Culture - Community
At the Bigfork Art & Cultural Center
The Bigfork Art & Cultural Center (BACC) is your hometown hub for creativity, culture, and community. Located in the heart of downtown Bigfork, we offer art exhibits, lectures, workshops, and events that bring people together to learn, make, and experience something meaningful.
From gallery shows and museum talks to hands-on art projects and private rentals, BACC is a welcoming space where all ages can connect with the arts and with one another.
Whether you're visiting for an exhibit, attending a lecture, hosting an event, or just dropping into the makerspace, there's always something happening at BACC!
🕒 Walk-In “Create-IT” Makerspace Hours
Drop in & get creative! Starting April 15th!
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: Noon – 5:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 11:00 – 6:30 PM
- Evenings by reservation
Non-Member Fee: Supplies + $15 studio day use fee
No reservation needed—just bring your imagination!
🎉 Private Party & Group Reservations
Celebrate or collaborate through creativity.
Whether it’s a birthday, bridal shower, or a team-building session for your business or organization, the BACC is the perfect place to gather and make something memorable.
🌙 After-Hours Studio Reservations
- Time: Starts at 6:30 PM (Not available Sundays)
- Fee: $120 for 2 hours (member rate) $150 non-member.
- Includes: Exclusive studio access + BACC staff co-host
- Projects: Priced per activity
- BYO: Food, drinks, and your favorite people
🌞 Daytime Classroom Reservations
- Fee: $90 for 2 hours
- Location: Upstairs conference room or downstairs Makerspace
- Projects: Priced per participant
- Perfect for: Family celebrations, kids’ parties, reunions, or community meetups
🎨 Pick Your Creative Project
Choose from a variety of hands-on art experiences:
- Pottery Painting
- Glass Fusing
- Clay & Handbuilding
- Fiber Arts & sewing
- Digital Arts
- Custom Art Workshops
✨ Signature Experiences
Cake & Create- Birthday Party
For kids—paint, snack, and take home a masterpiece.
Painting with a Twist
For adults—sip something fun while painting in a relaxed, social space.
Clay Date (coming soon)
Work with your hands and explore pottery or handbuilding with a partner or group.
Bigfork Originals
See website for list of classes! Custom creative sessions inspired by Flathead Lake, local wildlife, and the Bigfork way of life.
🧡 Join the BACC membership
Support local arts and enjoy creative perks!
Become a BACC member and enjoy:
- Unlimited Makerspace access during walk-in hours
- Free admission to exhibit openings and museum lecture events
- Priority registration for special workshops and programs
- Invitations to member-only experiences
🎉 Discounted Makerspace Memberships Available For:
- Active Military & Veterans (plus immediate family members)
- Students enrolled in 2–4 year colleges, trade schools, or universities
- Educators – Current and retired PreK–12 teachers, college/university professors
- Seniors age 65 and up
🎨 Bigfork Art & Cultural Center (BACC) Membership Program
Support creativity, culture, and community in the Flathead Valley
🧵 Artisan Member – $75year
Best for: Individuals who actively create, explore, and support the arts
- Access to the Makerspace during open studio hours (orientation required)
- Invitations to member mixers, exhibit previews, and artist talks
- Eligible to participate in member exhibitions and calls for art
- Supplies and workshop fees not included
🧒 Student/ Educator Member – $50/year (Ages 12 and up)
Best for: Creative youth and educators with a passion for making and learning
- Access to Makerspace hours and youth afterschool programs
- Educators receive discounted center reservation rates.
- Both may participate in clubs, mentorships, and youth exhibits
- Orientation required for tool access
- Supplies and workshop fees not included
👨👩👧👦 Family Member – $150/year (Up to 4 family members)
Best for: Families looking to create and connect together
- Makerspace access for all listed family members during open hours
Invitations to Family Art Nights and seasonal creative events
- Includes discount for two birthday party space reservations per year (pre-booking required; supplies not included)
Individual or Senior Member – $100year
Best for: Individuals or seniors with a passion for connecting with other community members, making and learning
- Access to Makerspace hours
- Participation in BACC events and exhibit openings
- Orientation required for tool access
- Supplies and workshop fees not included
Veteran /Military Member – $35 /year.
Honoring those who serve:
- Access to Makerspace hours and youth afterschool programs
- Participation in clubs, mentorships, and exhibits
- Access to private team-building experiences in the Makerspace or gallery BACC host included.
- Discounted facility rental rates for meetings, retreats, or events
- Invitations to special sponsor appreciation events
- Orientation required for tool access
- Supplies and workshop fees not included
🏢 Business Member – $250/year
Best for: Local businesses that want to support BACC and offer creative opportunities for their teams
- Access to private team-building experiences in the Makerspace or gallery BACC host included.
- Discounted facility rental rates for meetings, retreats, or events
- Recognition on BACC’s website and printed materials
- Invitations to special sponsor appreciation events
💡 Not Ready to Join?
- Day Pass: $15/person during open studio hours
- Room Reservation (non-members): $125 per use/ hour + supplies
📞 Let’s Plan Your Party or Sign You Up!
We’d love to help you celebrate or create something great.
📍 Visit: 525 Electric Ave, Bigfork, MT
📧 Email: info@baccbigfork.org
📞 Call: (406) 837-6927
🌐 Website: www.baccbigfork.org